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A homeowner that is wanting to upgrade the exterior of their house may opt to have a siding installation project completed. Siding is able to provide both aesthetic and practical benefits to the house as it will form a protective shell over the exterior surfaces.
Is the Process of Installing Siding Lengthy?
In order for the siding to be as effective as possible, it will need to cover either the entire exterior of the home or as much of it as possible. This can lead to a homeowner having the incorrect assumption that the process of installing the siding will be extremely lengthy. However, the process of installing siding on a home will often only need a couple of days. This is due to the fact that there will be little need for major changes to the home's exterior. Rather, the contractors will install a moisture barrier before securing the siding planks in place.
Will It Be Possible to Change the Color of the Siding at Some Point in the Future?
A common reason for individuals to want to upgrade to siding is to limit the need to paint the home on a regular basis. However, there can come a time when you will want to change the color of your home's exterior. Unfortunately, some types of siding will not be able to be painted, and if you are wanting to change the color of this type of siding, it will have to be completely replaced. In contrast, there are other types of siding that are able to be painted, and this can give you a much greater degree of control over the color of your home's exterior.
Will the Siding Ever Need to Be Replaced?
Siding is extremely durable, but it is not indestructible. As with the other components of the home's exterior, the siding will eventually wear down in a way that will require it to be replaced. Replacing siding will be very similar to the process of its original installation. Some homeowners may assume that the original water barrier that was installed can be reused. However, this is generally unadvised. If the barrier suffers even small tears during the removal of the siding, it could allow moisture to get trapped, which may lead to rot forming. Luckily, your siding may last up to a couple of decades before there is a need for it to be replaced as a result of wear. Unfortunately, damage from strong storms could force you to replace the siding sooner.
If you have questions about siding installation, contact a local contractor.
Share29 September 2020
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
